Crisis Behavior Assistant

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. As a Crisis Behavior Assistant, you will work closely with individuals implementing behavior intervention strategies. Your primary responsibility will be to provide direct, one-on-one behavior support in various settings.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and have the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

NATURE OF WORK:

Provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents, and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken based on the policies given. Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected. The position is required to work under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or school administrator. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED: 

• Working knowledge of effective methods for assisting children. 
• Knowledge of the Rutherford County Schools organization.
• Some knowledge of the expected behavior of children based on the characteristics of the different ages and stages. 
• Skill in operating common office machines (as needed). 
• Skill to make learning aids that will strengthen lesson plans. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all student and school information.
• Ability to record and store data accurately. 
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision. 
• Ability to solve minor problems independently. 
• Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward, and discipline. 
• Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension. 
• Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective. 

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.